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November is also a time to look ahead. Our communities are still recovering from years of economic strain, and programs like SNAP and LIHEAP remain vital safety nets. #oped #november

The community event, hosted in partnership with Will County Board Member Jim Richmond and Mokena Mayor George Metanias, offers residents a secure way to dispose of personal documents while also giving back to local families in need. #fooddrive

The initiative, known as Next Gen, offers both for-profit and nonprofit developers specialized training in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program — a key federal tool used to finance affordable housing projects. #housing

Illinois nets a 50.01 total score to place 36th overall in the WalletHub survey of all 50 states. #ranking

As part of its ongoing efforts, Illinois has expanded childhood blood testing for lead exposure, increasing the number of high-risk ZIP codes where testing is required. #testing

Organizers said the message behind the NO KINGS theme was a rejection of political corruption and unchecked power. #protest

In 2025, Congress passed a key Republican bill that included creating a federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations. #

The program began accepting applications this week from income-qualified residents who are 60 or older, living with a disability, or who have at least one child age 5 or younger. #energy

The biennial report, The State We’re In 2025, tracks 15 years of data on funding, enrollment, staffing, affordability, and student outcomes from early childhood through higher education. #mentalhealth

The announcement comes during Life Insurance Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of financial planning and consumer resources. #insurance